1. The Venus Awards Judging is a Peer Review Process

a) The merits (accuracy, eligibility, structure, presentation, use of language and clarity) of each entry will be checked in a fair, thorough, impartial and robust process.

b) The panel (from diverse backgrounds, working individually) will ensure every entry meets the set category criteria, and if applicable, re-allocate into the correct category.

c) The panel will use discretion if an individual is nominated for two concurrent awards and will move the nomination to appropriate category.

d) The panel is instructed to score entries from 0 to 100, using the criteria. The panel decision is final and binding.

e) The panel will select 3 nominees for each category/discipline (Eg. Outstanding Researcher – Engineering) .

f) However the Apex Committee reserve the rights to honour less or more than 3 nominees in any category who meet standards set.


2. Submission

a) A working professional can nominate an 'Eligible Individual' (or Self Nominate).

b) The filled Nomination form and other documents has to be submitted electronically

c) The Venus Award Scheme no longer requires a hardcopy of the application.

d) Non–compliant nominations will not be accepted for process/review.

e) Acknowledgment of receipt of Nomination will be sent via email in 2/3 working days